9.9 Decolonization

• What does the term "decolonization" refer to?

  Transfer of governance
• Decolonization occurred mainly after World War II, between 1945 and 1975
• Arrange the phases of decolonization by region in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Asia

  2️⃣ Africa

  3️⃣ Caribbean
• The decolonization process always involved armed struggle.

  False
• Match the region with its decolonization phase:

  Asia ↔️ Initial Post-War

  Africa ↔️ 1950s and 60s

  Caribbean ↔️ 1970s and 80s
• What was one factor that weakened colonial powers after World War II?

  Economic devastation
• The rise of nationalism in colonized regions was driven by a desire for self-determination
• International organizations like the UN pressured colonial powers to grant independence.
• Match the aspect of nationalism with its description:

  National Identity ↔️ Shared culture and history

  Self-Determination ↔️ Right to govern oneself

  Charismatic Leaders ↔️ Inspire independence movements
• How did World War II weaken European colonial powers?

  Economically and militarily
• India's independence movement gained momentum as Britain struggled with post-war reconstruction.
• Arrange the regions affected by decolonization in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Asia

  2️⃣ Africa

  3️⃣ Caribbean
• What time period did the major wave of decolonization occur?

  1945-1975
• Arrange the phases of decolonization by region and time period

  1️⃣ Initial Post-War: Asia

  2️⃣ 1950s-60s: Africa

  3️⃣ 1970s-80s: Caribbean
• Decolonization always led to political stability in former colonies.

  False
• What are the main factors that led to decolonization?

  Weakening of colonial powers, rise of nationalism, influence of international organizations
• Nationalism fosters a shared culture, language, and history
• World War II strengthened the economic power of European colonial powers.

  False
• Which European power's ability to govern Indochina was compromised after WWII?

  France
• UN General Assembly Resolution 1514 called for the end of colonialism.
• What is a common economic effect of decolonization on former colonies?

  Economic dependence
• Economic exploitation in colonies involved extracting resources and providing markets for colonial goods
• What principle did the UN promote to ensure colonized peoples could choose their own government?

  Self-determination
• Former French colonies in West Africa continue to use the CFA franc due to economic ties with France.
• Match the decolonization case study with its description:

  India ↔️ Peaceful transfer of power

  Algeria ↔️ Violent struggle for independence

  Vietnam ↔️ Extended conflict for liberation
• What is a common political consequence of decolonization in former colonies?

  Political instability